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| TOWNS | LEWISBURG, ANTHONY, ALVON | ||
| STATE | WV | ||
| WATER | Anthony Creek/Greenbrier River | ||
| TYPE | Creek | ||
| DESCRIPTION | There are several nice swimming holes along a short length of Anthony Creek near Lewisburg. Also in the Greenbrier River in same area. For details, see DIRECTIONS below. | ||
| AREAS | Monongahela N.F. | ||
| SANCTION | Unofficial | ||
| FEE | No | ||
| FACILITIES | Picnic tables, rest rooms and camping at Blue Bend and Blue Meadows Recreation Areas (Monongahela N. F.). | ||
| ACTIVITIES | Swimming | ||
| PHONE | Unknown | ||
| CAMPING | At Blue Bend and Blue Meadows, very nice National Forest campgrounds. | ||
| BATHING SUITS | See below | ||
| DIRECTIONS | From Lewisburg, go north on RT 219 about 7 miles to Frankford. Turn right on RT 21, Anthony Station Road (there are River Access signs here). Then: FLAT ROCK [FLAT]: A short hike on the Greenbrier hike/bike trail to large swimming hole in the Greenbrier River. The broad, shallow Greenbrier waters are warm early in the summer. Bathing suits may be optional. PHOTO . LAT, LON [N83/W84] lat=37.9017, lon=-80.3244(source: measured) (accuracy:exact) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP . To get here: Follow RT 21, Anthony Station Rd., for about 3 miles until just before you come to a bridge across the Greenbrier River. Turn left (north) into a parking area for the Greenbrier Trail before the bridge. Park here (lock your car) and walk about 8-10 minutes north (upstream) along the Greenbrier on this well-developed trail. See on your left a large hillside full of Rhododendron bushes and on your right a very distinct trail that leads down to the river. Walk to the river and jump in off of a flat rock on the bank. Verified 7/08. Updated 7/5/2008. JERICHO [JERI]: A short hike to popular local swimming hole in Anthony Creek. May also be known as "Blue Hole". Bathing suits unknown. PHOTO . LAT, LON [N83/W84] lat=37.8916, lon=-80.3189(source: measured) (accuracy:exact) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP . To get here: From the "town" of Anthony (above), cross the bridge over the Greenbrier and park on the right just across the bridge. There used to be an older bridge in Anthony that was washed away by a flood several years ago, little section of road to the old bridge provides a nice place to park. PLEASE be considerate of other people that may want to park here and also DO NOT PARK in the road! Lock your car. At the end of the little parking lot is a dirt road blocked off by large boulders. Hike on this road about .75 miles or so. If you come to where this trail fords the creek you have gone to far. The dirt road actually leads right to Jericho if you follow it. Very confident. Verified 10/03. Updated 10/18/2003. HIPPY HOLE [HIPP]: Another (more remote)local swimming hole in Anthony Creek. May also be known as "Gunpowder Bend". Bathing suits may be ooptional here. PHOTO . LAT, LON [N83/W84] lat=37.9017, lon=-80.3173(source: measured) (accuracy:exact) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP . To get here, from Jericho hole: Continue on Trail 615, very shortly you will ford the creek and in a short distance more you will come to a trail sign and the junction with Trail 618. Go to the left onto Trail 618 (do not turn right onto the trail up the mountain). When the trail comes back to Anthonys Creek and makes a sharp bend to the left you will be at Hippy Hole. There is a picnic table there and a stone fireplace. Alltold, Hippy Hole is about .25 miles past Jericho.
ANTHONY CREEK [ANTC]: Several swimming holes in Anthony Creek visible from RT 21 as you drive west from Blue Bend (set odometer). The first is at about .4 miles west of Blue Bend - pull off on left - may be called "Splash Dam" or "Blue Hole". PHOTO . Bathing suits unknown. LAT, LON [N83/W84] lat=37.91723, lon=-80.27572(source: Measured) (accuracy:exact) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP. The second is at about .9 miles west of Blue Bend on RT 21 - pull off on left - appears to be a bit shallower than the first. Very confident. Verified 6/2005. Updated 6/22/2005. | ||
| CONFIDENCE | See above | ||
| VERIFIED | See above | ||
| DATE UPDATED | 7/2/2008 |
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| TOWNS | LEWISBURG, RONCEVERTE, ALDERSON | ||
| LAT, LON [N83/W84] | lat=37.7289, lon=-80.5967(source: DeLorme-p) (accuracy:exact) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP | ||
| STATE | WV | ||
| WATER | Greenbrier River | ||
| TYPE | River | ||
| DESCRIPTION | Swimming hole by large (80 ft long, 20 ft high) rock. Sometimes there is a ladder to climb it, otherwise watch how the locals do it. Can also swim from river bank below. DON'T GO BEARFOOT- LOTS OF GLASS. | ||
| AREAS | None | ||
| SANCTION | Unofficial | ||
| FEE | No | ||
| FACILITIES | None | ||
| ACTIVITIES | Swimming, Jumping (check depth first) | ||
| PHONE | None | ||
| CAMPING | Nearby at Greenbrier State Forest (a short distance east of Lewisburg). | ||
| BATHING SUITS | Unknown | ||
| DIRECTIONS | From Lewisburg, go south on RT 219 then west on RT 63 at Ronceverte. Look for the sign for the Greenbrier River Campground. Go 1.5 miles past this campground to a wide gravel pull out on the south (left) side of the road. After you get out of the car and walk to the edge, you will see Anvil Rock below. Walk down a steep bank to the river. | ||
| CONFIDENCE | Very confident | ||
| VERIFIED | Yes, 10/2000 | ||
| DATE UPDATED | 12/13/2000 |
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| TOWNS | CLARKSBURG, ELKINS, PHILLIPI, BUCKHANNON | |||
| LAT, LON [N83/W84] | lat=39.0419, lon=-80.0672(source: DeLorme-p) (accuracy:exact) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP | |||
| STATE | WV | |||
| WATER | Middle Fork River | |||
| TYPE | River | |||
| DESCRIPTION | Organized swimming place in river in state park; very unusual. Concrete pad for beach, lifeguards. | |||
| AREAS | Audra State Park | |||
| SANCTION | Official | |||
| FEE | Yes | |||
| FACILITIES | Toilet, Changing Room, Picnic Tables | |||
| ACTIVITIES | Swimming | |||
| PHONE | (304)457-1162 | |||
| CAMPING | Camping is provided at Audra State Park. | |||
| BATHING SUITS | Required | |||
| DIRECTIONS | From Elkins, go 6 mi west on RT 92 to Norton, continue north on RT 92 about 6 mi to Belington, west on RT 11 about 10 mi to Audra State Park. | |||
| CONFIDENCE | Highly confident | |||
| VERIFIED | yes | |||
| DATE UPDATED | 9/30/1999 |
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| TOWNS | ELKINS, GLADY, BEMIS | ||
| STATE | WV | ||
| WATER | Shavers Fork | ||
| TYPE | Falls/river | ||
| DESCRIPTION | Two swimming places on Shavers Fork river. See directions below for details. | ||
| AREAS | Monongahela N.F. | ||
| SANCTION | Unofficial | ||
| FEE | No | ||
| FACILITIES | None | ||
| ACTIVITIES | Swimming | ||
| PHONE | None | ||
| CAMPING | Camping east of here at Laurel Fork Rec. Area or north of here at Stuart Rec. Area, both are N. F. campgrounds. | ||
| BATHING SUITS | Customary | ||
| DIRECTIONS | From Elkins, go east on RT 33 to Alpena then south (right turn) on RT 27 to Glady then west (right turn) on RT 22 toward Bemis. HIGH FALLS [HIGH]: A beautiful, deep pool at the foot of a broad falls about 10 feet tall. Swimming and jumping. PHOTO 1 , PHOTO 2. LAT, LON [N83/W84] lat=38.772, lon=-79.778 (source: Topozone ) (accuracy: exact) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP. There is no road to High Falls but there are two ways to get here: You can go by train - In Bemis, there are railroad tracks (and a small railroad station) on RT 22 for the Durbin & Greenbrier Valley Railroad - used for excursion trains several times a day that go south from Elkins through Bemis and end at High Falls PHOTO OF BEMIS STATION. (about 5 miles from Bemis to High Falls - takes about 20 minutes on the train) with about a 45 minute layover at High Falls, then returns.PHOTO OF HIGH FALLS STATION. It costs about $10 for a round trip from Bemis to High Falls. Call the railroad at 1-877-686-7245 for the schedule and tell them you want to get the train at Bemis as they only stop at Bemis if there is someone waiting. There are lots of tourists, food and bathrooms on the train. There are really disgusting pit toilets at the falls. There is a also another train (a diesel trolley called the Salamander) that comes north from Cheat River Bridge to High Falls as well. There can be several hundred tourists milling about the falls area when both trains arrive at the same time - not very conducive to swimming in peace. If you want to swim and stay a while, check the schedule and see if you can go on one train and return later on another - they dont collect tickets coming back from High Falls so this should be no problem. You can hike - About half way to Bemis from Glady, the West Fork Rail Trail begins on the south (left) side of the road (take this trail toward the south west, not south east). Hike up this trail about 5-6 miles, along Shavers Fork and the Durbin & Greenbrier Valley railroad, to High Falls. You can apparently camp at High Falls. There are several picnic tables beside the train tracks and sometimes people backpack up here and camp by the tracks. Apparently this area is in the Monongahela N. F. and camping in permitted - but you wont get much peace here when several hundred tourists arrive by train! There are no other facilitites besides the picnic tables and the disgusting pit toilets. MULE HOLLOW [MULE]: A more traditional and private local swimming hole - a deep pool in Shaver's Fork river with big, flat rocks to sun on. There is an overhang rock you can swim below. PHOTO. To get to Mule Hollow, go to the train tracks in Bemis and walk south along the railroad tracks (there is no trail to here) for about 1 mile (25-30 minutes). Watch out for the excursion trains several times a day - be careful. (The excursion trains DO NOT stop at Mule Hollow - you have to walk.) Follow the tracks, which will begin to follow the river closely after a while, until you reach an almost hidden, steep little trail on the left with a small tree stump at the top (the trail is pretty steep so you might want to bring a rope) and you're there. LAT, LON [N83/W84] lat=38.7996, lon=-79.7512(source: DeLorme ) (accuracy: approximate) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP | ||
| CONFIDENCE | Very confident | ||
| VERIFIED | Yes | ||
| DATE UPDATED | 8/8/2007 |
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| TOWNS | MARTINSBURG, BERKELEY SPRINGS | |||
| LAT, LON [N83/W84] | lat=39.62639, lon=-78.22817(source: DeLorme) (accuracy:exact) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP | |||
| STATE | WV | |||
| WATER | Hot Springs | |||
| TYPE | Hot Springs | |||
| DESCRIPTION | This is not really a swimming hole, but, other than the "Jefferson Pools" in Virginia, it is the closest thing to a hot springs in this part of the country. It is in the cute mountain town of Berkeley Springs. Naturally warm mineral water is further heated up and you can soak in an indoor tub or a Roman pool at 104 degrees. It is a State Park and it costs about $10 per person (1999). Massages, steam and various other treatments are available for extra cost in another building. Get reservations; call first. BERKELEY SPRINGS S. P. WEB SITE. | |||
| AREAS | Berkeley Springs S.P. | |||
| SANCTION | Official | |||
| FEE | Yes, about $10 per person | |||
| FACILITIES | All facilities | |||
| ACTIVITIES | Bathing | |||
| PHONE | (304)258-2711 (call ahead for reservations) | |||
| CAMPING | You can camp east of here in Sleepy Creek Hunting and Fishing Area on a pretty lake but it is up a long, rough road and has not much by way of facilities (not even picnic tables last time we were up there). The road begins at Jones Springs on County Road 7, east of the Sleepy Creek area. | |||
| BATHING SUITS | Unknown | |||
| DIRECTIONS | From Martinsburg, go west on RT 9 to Berkeley Springs. The State Park is right in town. | |||
| CONFIDENCE | Very confident | |||
| VERIFIED | Yes | |||
| DATE UPDATED | 12/13/2000 |
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| TOWNS | PETERSBURG, FRANKLIN | |||
| LAT, LON [N83/W84] | lat=38.8916, lon=-79.2433(source: DeLorme) (accuracy:exact) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP | |||
| STATE | WV | |||
| WATER | South Branch Potomac River | |||
| TYPE | River | |||
| DESCRIPTION | Sandy beach at popular river swimming place, near small rapid to play in. Also great place to go tubing, river makes big loop, brings tubers TO starting place in about 1 hour of tubing. | |||
| AREAS | Monongahela N.F., Smoke Hole Canyon | |||
| SANCTION | Unofficial | |||
| FEE | No | |||
| FACILITIES | Toilet, Picnic tables (nearby) | |||
| ACTIVITIES | Swimming, Tubing | |||
| PHONE | No | |||
| CAMPING | Camping right at site in Big Bend N.F. campground. Very nice, developed campground. | |||
| BATHING SUITS | Customary | |||
| DIRECTIONS | From the intersection of I-81 and I-66 near Winchester, VA, go W on RT 55 to Petersburg, WV. Follow RT 220 to the SW out of Petersburg for about 18 miles. Cross the bridge at Upper Tract, and turn right onto RT 2 which parallels the river for about 9 miles until it dead ends at Big Bend Campground. Be sure to keep right at the intersection where you see the general store, after which the road turns to gravel. Park in parking area near entrance to campground. Walk north out of parking lot on path along river a short distance to sandy beach on river. | |||
| CONFIDENCE | Highly confident | |||
| VERIFIED | yes | |||
| DATE UPDATED | 9/30/1999 |
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| TOWNS | MORGANTOWN, MASONTOWN | ||
| STATE | WV | ||
| WATER | Varies-see below | ||
| TYPE | Creeks /Waterfall | ||
| DESCRIPTION | Several swimming holes frequented by students from the University of West Virginia in Morgantown. For details, see DIRECTIONS below. | ||
| AREAS | (nearby is) Cooper's Rock State Forest | ||
| SANCTION | Unofficial | ||
| FEE | No | ||
| FACILITIES | Unknown | ||
| ACTIVITIES | Swimming | ||
| PHONE | None | ||
| CAMPING | Unknown | ||
| BATHING SUITS | Optional | ||
| DIRECTIONS | From Morgantown, go south on I-68 to Exit 4 then take RT 7 east about 12-15 miles to Masontown. In Masontown, turn left at the Main Pharmacy on RT 23. Go 2 or 3 miles to a big, triangle-shaped intersection and follow the road left towards Bull Run (there's a sign). Follow this road (CR 21) 4 or 5 miles and you'll come to a spot where 3 dirt roads meet with a small concrete bridge on your left. Go straight past this bridge and the road will turn sharply right. This is CR 14-4. Follow this dirt road a few miles down to the Jenkinsburg bridge over the Cheat River. Then: GREEN HOLE [GREE]: (Also known as "BLUE HOLE" or "BIG SANDY" by visitors) has unfortunately been removed due to serious problems with trash and visitor behavior. DEVILS DEN [DEVI]: Swimming hole in the main Cheat River. PHOTO . To get here: Before you get to the Cheat River bridge, a hundred yards or so from the west side of the bridge, is a switchback that follows the Cheat River north. Near the end of that switchback (about .25 mile) is another site called Devils Den. This is situated directly on the Cheat River where you can play in the rapids or cross to the cliffs where you can jump off. Again, water level determines safety, but the Cheat doesn't rise and fall as quickly as Big Sandy. Uncertain. Not verified. Updated 11/12/2003. WONDER FALLS [WOND]: Beautiful, clear stream in forested valley. Waterfall with huge swimming place below as well as numerous swimming places off trail downstream from waterfall. May require some climbing down to get in. DO NOT SWIM IN HIGH FLOWS. LAT, LON [N83/W84] lat=39.6222, lon=-79.7047 (source: Topozone-p ) (accuracy: exact) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP. Very confident. Not verified. Updated 1/28/2003. To get here, two ways: First way: From the bridge over the Cheat River (above), continue on RT 14 (past Green Hole parking spot) about 3.5 miles to the intersection with RT 15. Here, stay on RT 14 by going to the left. In about 1.5 miles you cross Big Sandy Creek. Park here. Second way: From Morgantown, go east on I-68 about 12 mi to Exit 15. Go east on County Rd 73 -73a (paved road) that parallels the Interstate on the north side. At about 3 mi., turn right on the gravel road (still on County Rd 73-73a) that goes under the interstate. Follow this about .5 mi. then go left at the first fork onto County Rd 73-5 (a dirt road). Follow this road about 1.5 miles past some farms. If you don't have 4WD, park and hike from here, otherwise continue as far as you can. Follow this dirt road (walking or driving) about another 2 mi down to the bridge over Big Sandy creek. Whichever way you come, at the bridge over Sandy Creek, (there are some trashy old cabins) there is a well used path along the right side (north side) of the creek going downstream. Walk about 35-40 minutes (about 1 mile) down this trail to the waterfall, swim there or continue downstream to other (bathing suit-optional) swimming places. | ||
| CONFIDENCE | Varies-see above | ||
| VERIFIED | No | ||
| DATE UPDATED | 10/21/2003 |
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TOWNS | BLUEFIELD, PRINCETON, CAMP CREEK |
STATE | WV |
WATER | Varies-see below |
TYPE | Falls/creek |
DESCRIPTION | Several swimming places at the foot of waterfalls in the Camp Creek State Forest and nearby off I-77. See directions below for details. |
AREAS | Camp Creek S.F. and vicinity |
SANCTION | Unofficial |
FEE | No |
FACILITIES |
All facilities |
ACTIVITIES |
Swimming |
PHONE | None |
CAMPING | Camping at site in Blue Jay Campground in Camp Creek State Forest |
BATHING SUITS | Customary |
DIRECTIONS | From Bluefield (in very southern WV near VA border) take I-77 north, then: | BRUSH CREEK FALLS [BRUS]: Wide waterfall with about 20 foot drop into a swimming hole - some jump off a rock ledge into the water (always ckeck for hidden rocks before you jump). PHOTO 1 , PHOTO 2 , PHOTO 3. To get here from I-77 north, take Exit 14 then CR 7 southeast about 2.5 miles (through Mercer Springs) to RT 20. Turn north (left) on RT 20 and go about 4.75 miles (through Athens) to Speedway (not as far as Pipestem). Here, take Brush Creek Falls Rd. (also known as Speedway Road or CR 3) west (left turn). After about 2.5 miles on this road, the road forks. Take the left fork (Brush Creek Road) for the last half mile or so to a parking area next to a picnic pavilion (you are now almost back to I-77 but there is no interchange near here). Follow the footpath behind the pavilion about .25 miles to the falls. LAT, LON [N83/W84] lat=37.46506, lon=-81.06278(source: DeLorme) (accuracy: approximate) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP. Pretty confident. Not verified. Updated 2/8/2006. CAMPBELL FALLS [CAMB]: Big swimming hole at foot of falls in Camp Creek State Forest. PHOTO. To get here continue north on I-77 to Exit 20 then take RT 19 south and follow signs to Camp Creek State Park/Forest. Once in the park, follow signs for Blue Jay camping area and for Campbell Falls. Park and walk a short way up a pretty trail to the foot of the falls. LAT, LON [N83/W84] lat=37.5162, lon=-81.1319 (source: Measured) (accuracy: exact) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP. Very confident. Verified 6/2005. Updated 2/8/2006. MASH FORK FALLS [MARS]: Small swimming hole at foot of falls in Camp Creek State Forest. PHOTO. To get here once in the park, follow signs for Marsh Fork camping area then take gravel road (unsigned) to the falls. May be too shallow to swim at low flow. LAT, LON [N83/W84] lat=37.50056, lon=-81.14254 (source: Measured) (accuracy: exact) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP. Very confident. Verified 6/2005. Updated 2/8/2006.
CONFIDENCE | Varies - see above |
VERIFIED | Varies - see above |
DATE UPDATED | 2/8/2006 | |
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| TOWNS | BUCKHANNON, BURNSVILLE, GLENVILLE | ||
| LAT, LON [N83/W84] | lat=38.88192, lon=-80.85797(source: DeLorme) (accuracy:general area) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP | ||
| STATE | WV | ||
| WATER | CEDAR CREEK S. P. | ||
| TYPE | Creek | ||
| DESCRIPTION | Hike along creek, swimming places in creek. No better information. CEDAR CREEK S. P. WEB SITE. | ||
| AREAS | Cedar Creek S. P. | ||
| SANCTION | Unknown | ||
| FEE | Unknown/TD> | ||
| FACILITIES | Toilet, Picnic tables | ||
| ACTIVITIES | Swimming | ||
| PHONE | (304)462-7158 | ||
| CAMPING | Camping right at site in State Park campground.. | ||
| BATHING SUITS | Unknown | ||
| DIRECTIONS | From I-79 at Burnsville, go west on RT 5 to Glenville. From Glenville, take RT33/119 3 miles south to signs to Cedar Run S. P.. From the park entrance go 2.4 miles (follow signs to campground) to the bathhouse (there is a pool) and park there. The trail along the creek begins near campsite T3. Follow trail and look for swimming places in creek. Total length of trail is 3.2 miles. No better information available. | ||
| CONFIDENCE | Uncertain | ||
| VERIFIED | No | ||
| DATE UPDATED | 9/30/1999 |
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| TOWNS | BECKLEY, SUMMERSVILLE, RICHWOOD | ||||
| STATE | WV | ||||
| WATER | Cranberry River | ||||
| TYPE | River | ||||
| DESCRIPTION | Several great swimming places on the Cranberry River in the Monongahela N.F. See directions below for details. | ||||
| AREAS | Monongahela N.F. | ||||
| SANCTION | Unofficial | ||||
| FEE | No | ||||
| FACILITIES | Toilets at Big Rock N.F. Campground | ||||
| ACTIVITIES | Swimming, jumping | ||||
| PHONE | None | ||||
| CAMPING | Camping at Big Rock N.F. Campground | ||||
| BATHING SUITS | Customary | ||||
| DIRECTIONS | From Beckley, go north on RT 19 to Summersville (see also "Summersville Cliffs" below) then turn east (right) on RT 39 and go to Richwood in the Monongahela N.F. area. At Richwood on RT 39, look closely and follow signs that say "To Cranberry River" (you will turn north on Cranberry Rd. (RT 76), but there is no road sign). Set your odometer here. Then: SPLINTER [SPLI]: Deep place in the Cranberry River where there used to be a cable crossing. Probably a swimming hole for visitors to nearby "Camp Splinter". To get here, go 2.2 miles up Cranberry Rd. from RT 39 and turn west (left) onto RT 7/2 (paved, no sign, go by the mileage) and go about .8 miles then turn north (right) onto RT 7/5 (also called FS 85, gravel, no sign, see satellite dish, go by the mileage), and follow this road 3.5 miles to the end at a parking area by a small creek across from Camp Splinter buildings. Park. From here, you are by the Cranberry River and can go upstream or downstrewam to swimming holes. To go downstream, follow a path that leads from the left side of this parking area and go downstream about 5-8 minutes to a swimming hole in the river. DOWNSTREAM PHOTO . No downstream LAT, LON. To go upstream, walk to the right across the small creek and then across the front lawn of Camp Splinter and onto a path into the rhododendron forest. Walk about .35 miles to where there is an old foundation in the river and steel poles and here is a swimming hole also. UPSTREAM PHOTO . . Upstream: LAT, LON [N83/W84] lat=38.288, lon=-80.5503 (source: Measured) (accuracy: exact) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP.
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| CONFIDENCE | Very confident | ||||
| VERIFIED | Yes, 6/2005 | ||||
| DATE UPDATED | 6/22/2005 |
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| TOWNS | WEBSTER COUNTY, VALLEY HEAD, WEBSTER SPRINGS, BERGOO | ||
| STATE | WV | ||
| WATER | Elk River | ||
| TYPE | River | ||
| DESCRIPTION | The Elk River corridor is an extremely beautiful, rural area with numerous swimming places, fishing holes, etc. It is paralleled by County Road 26, providing many access points along the length. For details, see DIRECTIONS below. | ||
| AREAS | Bordered by Monongahela N.F. in places | ||
| SANCTION | Unofficial | ||
| FEE | No | ||
| FACILITIES | You can camp, eat and use bathrooms at Elk River Lodge (private) near eastern end of CR 26. | ||
| ACTIVITIES | Swimming | ||
| PHONE | Unknown | ||
| CAMPING | Lots of campgrounds south of here in the Monongahela N.F. in Cranberry Recreation Area. Primitive camping is permitted elsewhere in the N.F.. Private camping at Elk River Lodge near eastern end of CR 26 | ||
| BATHING SUITS | Customary (most places are very exposed) | ||
| DIRECTIONS | From Elkins, take RT 219/250/55 south through Bevelry and Dailey, at Huttonsville, keep right to stay on RT 219/55 where RT 250 goes off to the left. Near the town of Valley Head, turn right on RT 15 (set odometer) and go 3.9 miles on RT 15, just past a large quarry on the left, turn left on Valley Fork Rd, (CR 26). (As you go down this road (sometimes gravel) you will pass the Elk River Lodge where there is camping, food and other services - none other nearby here.) Then: ELK HOLE 1 [ELKO]: When you have gone 5.5 miles down CR 26 from RT 15, you will glimpse on the left a broad, deep pool with large flat rocks. Swimming and jumping. PHOTO. There are small places here you can park and hike down to the river. LAT, LON [N83/W84] lat=38.5334, lon=-80.16975(source: measured) (accuracy: exact) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP.
BERGOO HOLE [BERG]: At about 9.5 miles from RT 15, you come to an old railroad bridge over the Elk River on the left. Under this bridge there is a large, deep swimmming hole with gradual access. There are places to park also. (You can also come here from the west end of CR 26 at RT 15 - in this case, it is about 12.1 miles from RT 15 along CR 26 to the east) PHOTO 1 , PHOTO 2 , PHOTO 3 . LAT, LON [N83/W84] lat=38.515, lon=-80.232(source: measured) (accuracy: exact) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP. | ||
| CONFIDENCE | Very confident | ||
| VERIFIED | Yes, 7/04 | ||
| DATE UPDATED | 7/21/2004 |
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| TOWNS | CHARLESTON, BECKLEY, PRINCE | |||
| STATE | WV | |||
| WATER | Glade Creek | |||
| TYPE | Waterfalls/pools | |||
| DESCRIPTION | Beautiful creek and gorge that runs into New River, has a 6+ mile hiking trail alongside. Has many swimming holes along this length. The Glade Creek gorge and trail can be accessed from either end. The upstream end is near I-64 - I call this the "UPPER" section. The lower end is accessed from the New River gorge - I call this the "LOWER" section. You can start at the upper end and hike a total of about 7.5 miles to the lower end along a well developed trail. If you have 2 cars you might leave one at the lower end and drive to the upper end to begin the hike. There is a small (5 sites, no reservations) developed (but no drinking water) campground right at the lower end of the Glade Creek Trail, in the New River Gorge, right by the New River. | |||
| AREAS | New River Gorge National River | |||
| SANCTION | Unofficial | |||
| FEE | No | |||
| FACILITIES | Picnic tables, vault toilets and 5 campsites at the lower end (no water) | |||
| ACTIVITIES | Swimming, hiking | |||
| PHONE | None | |||
| CAMPING | Camping at lower end of trail, where Glade Creek meets New River. | |||
| BATHING SUITS | Optional | |||
| DIRECTIONS | All directions are from Beckley: LOWER SECTION [GLADL]:The lower end of Glade Creek is accessed from the New River Gorge. (NOTE: 6/2005: The road to Glade Creek was damaged by flooding and is closed and will be for some time while they try to fix it. You can still get as far as Grandview Bar, where there is also now a campground. Free - toilets but no water. You can swim at Grandview Bar PHOTO in an eddy in the New River BUT be very careful of currents here.) There is a small developed campground (no water) near the lower end, in the New River Gorge, right by the New River. (Probably fills up fast during rafting season - only 5 sites, no reservations!) There are several swimming holes along this lower section, for example: PHOTO. LAT, LON [N83/W84] lat=37.8239, lon=-81.0086(source: DeLorme) (accuracy:approximate) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP. To get here: In Beckely, take RT 41 northeast about 10 miles, winding down into the New River Gorge to a bridge across New River to Prince. Just BEFORE you cross this bridge, turn right onto (unpaved but good shape) Glade Creek Access Road (sign is here). Follow road about 6 miles (past Grandview Bar is now closed, see note above) to parking area for Glade Creek (road ends here, campground is here also). Hike on trail up Glade Creek gorge. There are a number of swimming holes along here. (If you hike 6 miles up, you will get to the UPPER section (see below)). Very confident. Verified. Updated 6/22/2005. UPPER SECTION [GLADU]:The upper end of Glade Creek is accessed from I-64, east of Beckley. There are numerous swimming holes along this section, for example: PHOTO 1. PHOTO 2. PHOTO 3. PHOTO 4. LAT, LON [N83/W84] lat=37.76139, lon=-81.05435(source: measured) (accuracy:approximate) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP. To get here: From Beckely, take I-64 east to Exit 129 (Grandview Rd., CR 9). SET YOUR ODOMETER HERE. Go south on CR 9. You will go though 2 sharp left curves, then, just before a sharp right curve, see on your left a dirt road. This is only about .7 miles down CR 9 from I-64. This dirt road is CR 22 BUT IT IS NOT MARKED IN ANY WAY - just a sign saying who cleans up litter off the road. If you get to the next road on the left, a paved road marked CR 22/1, you have just passed CR 22. Drive as far down this sometimes badly rutted road as your vehicle will endure - it is a total of 1.5 miles to Glade Creek. You may have to park and walk down the road. In 1.5 miles, you will come to Glade Creek and the main Glade Creek trail that goes up and down the creek. There are swimming holes both upstream and down stream from here. To go upstream, ford the creek and take the trail (a road) upstream on the far side. There is a swimming hole on this side at .5 miles up and more further up, some are as far as 2.0 miles upstream, I think. To walk downstream, don't ford the creek, walk downstream to a bridge then cross and continue downstream. There are numerous swimming holes downstream, one right under the I-64 bridge and more further on down. If you continue down this trail 6 miles, you will come to the lower end of Glade Creek and the New River. Very confident. Verified 6/04. Updated 6/28/2004. | |||
| CONFIDENCE | Highly confident | |||
| VERIFIED | yes | |||
| DATE UPDATED | 6/22/2005 |
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| TOWNS | DAVIS, THOMAS, PARSONS | ||
| STATE | WV | ||
| WATER | Varies- See below | ||
| TYPE | Creek | ||
| DESCRIPTION | Several modest swimming holes in the area of Horesehoe Bend Recreation Area in the Monongahela N. F. For details see DIRECTIONS below. | ||
| AREAS | Monongahela N.F., Horseshoe Bend Recreation Area | ||
| SANCTION | Unofficial | ||
| FEE | No | ||
| FACILITIES | Toilet, Picnic tables (at campground) | ||
| ACTIVITIES | Swimming | ||
| PHONE | Unknown | ||
| CAMPING | Camping in Horseshoe Bend N.F. campground. Very nicely, developed campground, with large overflow area. Apparently, some sites can be reserved. | ||
| BATHING SUITS | Customary | ||
| DIRECTIONS | From Thomas, north on RT 219, pass thru middle of quarry area, immediately after quarry is narrow paved rd (RT 9) on left. Take RT 9 down grade to T intersection at town of Lead Mine. Go left on RT 7, Then:
MAXWELL RUN[MAXW]: Short hike to small-ish swimming hole above a waterfall in Maxwell Run. LAT, LON [N83/W84] lat=39.16263, lon=-79.60468(source: measured) (accuracy: exact) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP. To get here: Go past the Horseshoe Rec Area (above) on RT 7 and park on the right just before you cross the Maxwell Run bridge (see sign). The trailhead is on the same side of the bridge but on the other side of the road (may be hard to see trail from road). You will be hiking upstream on this trail (blue blazes occasionally) with the creek on your right. There is private property in this area (well marked) but you can go up this trail staying on National Forest property if you are careful. (The swimmng hole itself is clearly on National Forest property.) You will eventually cross the creek following and old roadbed and, at about .75 mile, there will be a series of small falls and cascades PHOTO OF FALLS in the creek, now on your left. When you see the falls that is about 4 feet high off of a ledge, go a short way further and you will see a swimming hole PHOTO OF SWIMMING HOLE . Very confident. Verified. 5/2007. | ||
| CONFIDENCE | Very confident | ||
| VERIFIED | Yes | ||
| DATE UPDATED | 5/2007 |
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| TOWNS | LEWISBURG, MARLINTON | ||
| STATE | WV | ||
| WATER | Knapp Creek | ||
| TYPE | Creek | ||
| DESCRIPTION | Several great swimming places on Knapp Creek on RT 39 east of Marlinton. See directions below for details. | ||
| AREAS | Monongahela N.F. | ||
| SANCTION | Unofficial | ||
| FEE | No | ||
| FACILITIES | None | ||
| ACTIVITIES | Swimming, jumping | ||
| PHONE | None | ||
| CAMPING | None at site | ||
| BATHING SUITS | Unknown, exposed sites | ||
| DIRECTIONS | From Marlinton (set odometer), go east on RT 39 along Knapp Creek into the Monongahela N.F.. Then: KNAPP CREEK #1 [KNA1]: At about 3.1 miles east of Marlinton on RT 39, you will see on the right a collapsing small brown wooden shed and a road to the right after this with a cable across the road. Park and walk down this road to the creek. PHOTO . LAT, LON [N83/W84] lat=38.20820, lon=-80.05086 (source: Measured) (accuracy: exact) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP. KNAPP CREEK #2 [KNA2]: At about 7.6 miles east of Marlinton on RT 39, you will see a wide spot in the road just before RT 28. Park here - the swimming hole is visible from the road. This place even has a diving board (but DONT DIVE - JUMP ONLY) PHOTO 1 , PHOTO 2 . LAT, LON [N83/W84] lat=38.17657, lon=-79.99688 (source: Measured) (accuracy: exact) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP. KNAPP CREEK #3 [KNA3]: Continue east on RT 39 and, just before RT 92, park at the end of the guardrail on the right and walk down to river. The swimming hole is visible from the road. THERE MAY BE STRONG CURRENTS HERE - BE CAREFUL. PHOTO . LAT, LON [N83/W84] lat=38.16574, lon=-79.98579 (source: Measured) (accuracy: exact) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP. | ||
| CONFIDENCE | Very confident | ||
| VERIFIED | Yes, 6/2005 | ||
| DATE UPDATED | 6/22/2005 |
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| TOWNS | ELKINS, HUTTONSVILLE | ||
| LAT, LON [N83/W84] | lat=38.6436, lon=-80.0915(source: DeLorme) (accuracy:general area) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP | ||
| STATE | WV | ||
| WATER | Mill Creek | ||
| TYPE | Varies- See below | ||
| DESCRIPTION | Several swimming holes in Mill Creek in the Kumbrabow State Forest. For details see DIRECTIONS below. | ||
| AREAS | Kumbrabow State Forest | ||
| SANCTION | Unofficial | ||
| FEE | No | ||
| FACILITIES | All facilities are in State Forest | ||
| ACTIVITIES | Swimming, Sliding | ||
| PHONE | (304)-335-2219 | ||
| CAMPING | Camping in Mill Creek campground. Cabins can be rented also. | ||
| BATHING SUITS | Customary | ||
| DIRECTIONS | From Elkins, take RT 219/250 south about 18 miles then keep right where RT 219 goes off. Continue on RT 219 to the sign for Kumbrabow State Forest. Take the road to the right into the State Forest and follow signs toward the Mill Creek Campgound. Then: MILL CREEK FALLS [MILF]: As you come close to the campground, see a sign for Mill Creek Falls and take the road to the right a short way (past the rental cabins) to the parking area for the falls. Walk a short way to the falls. This is a primo, classical swimming hole - large and deep at the foot of a broad falls with a rope swing. Be careful on the swing - there are some rock ledges under the water. The water is cold and the pool always in shade, but it is a fun place to swim. PHOTO 1 , PHOTO 2 . LAT, LON [N83/W84] lat=38.68158, lon=-80.05194 (source: Measured) (accuracy: exact) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP.Very confident. Verified. Updated 8/8/2007. MILL CREEK CAMPGOUND [MILC]: Continue to the campground. The swimming hole at Mill Creek Campground is a smaller swimming hole with a sliding rock and is located in the campground just behind Camp site #9 (the disabled campsite). The hole itself is five to six feet deep, about twenty feet across, and eight or so wide. Not a big hole, but lots of fun with the sliding rock. Only campers are allowed to park at the campsite. If you're not camping there, you'd have to park at the top of the road and walk down to site #9 (near the toilet) and walk into the woods there to get to the swimming hole. PHOTO . LAT, LON [N83/W84] lat=38.6550, lon=-80.0717(source: Topozone) (accuracy: exact) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP. Pretty confident. Not verified. Updated 8/8/2007. | ||
| CONFIDENCE | See above | ||
| VERIFIED | See above | ||
| DATE UPDATED | 8/8/2007 |
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| TOWNS | BLUEFIELD, BECKELEY, NIMITZ, STREETER | ||
| STATE | WV | ||
| WATER | Little Bluestone River | ||
| TYPE | River/falls | ||
| DESCRIPTION | Several rather obscure but fine swimming places in the Little Bluestone River before it dumps into the New River at Bluestone Lake. Follow the directions carefully to find these gems! See directions below for details. | ||
| AREAS | Bluestone National River | ||
| SANCTION | Unofficial | ||
| FEE | No | ||
| FACILITIES | None | ||
| ACTIVITIES | Swimming | ||
| PHONE | None | ||
| CAMPING | Camping at Bluestone S.P. south of Nimitz. | ||
| BATHING SUITS | Varies-See below | ||
| DIRECTIONS | From Beckeley, take RT 19 south to Shady Spring then RT 3 east toward Jumping Branch and Nimitz. Then: RHONDA ANN [RHOD]: Large, inviting swimming hole at foot of small cascade just next to Rhoda Ann church. Please, treat this place with respect - no trash, no trouble here please. Bathing suits also. PHOTO . To get here from RT 19, go about 8 miles east on RT 3 then, about 1 mile before you get to Jumping Branch (several miles before Nimitz) take a sharp right (south) onto RT 25 (Mountainview Rd.). At the fork, keep left onto RT 25-3 toward Streeter (not toward Mountainview). The road will turn to gravel. Shortly you will cross a small bridge and the road (RT 25-3) will go steeply up to the left - you keep to the right here (onto RT 25-4) along the Little Bluestone River and see on your right a faded white building - Rhoda Ann church. The swimming hole is here right by the church, visible from the road. LAT, LON [N83/W84] lat=37.62725, lon=-81.01938 (source: Measured) (accuracy: exact) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP. SUCK CREEK [SUCK]: Large, inviting swimming hole at foot of small cascade. Bathing suits may be optional. PHOTO . To get here, continue east on RT 3 to Nimitz and turn south (right) on RT 27. Go about 4.25 miles on RT 27 winding along (through Suck Creek) and see a gravel road going off to the right along Suck Creek (RT 27-1). The swimming hole is right here, visible from the gravel road. LAT, LON [N83/W84] lat=37.60101, lon=-80.98735 (source: Measured) (accuracy: exact) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP. | ||
| CONFIDENCE | Very confident | ||
| VERIFIED | Yes, 6/2005 | ||
| DATE UPDATED | 6/22/2005 |
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| TOWNS | BECKELEY, FAYETTEVILLE, HICO | ||
| STATE | WV | ||
| WATER | Meadow River | ||
| TYPE | River | ||
| DESCRIPTION | Several fine swimming places in the Meadow River east of RT 19 before it dumps into the Gauley River. See directions below for details. | ||
| AREAS | Gauley River N.R.A. | ||
| SANCTION | Unofficial | ||
| FEE | No | ||
| FACILITIES | None | ||
| ACTIVITIES | Swimming, Jumping | ||
| PHONE | None | ||
| CAMPING | Camping at Bluestone S.P. south of Nimitz. | ||
| BATHING SUITS | Varies-See below | ||
| DIRECTIONS | From Fayetteville (watch out for speed trap on RT 19 in Fayetteville - speed limit is reduced to 50mph here.) set your odometer and go north on RT 19, over the spectacular New River Bridge, through Hico and over the Meadow River Bridge - all told about 12 miles. Take the first left after the Meadow River Bridge on Underwood Street. Immediately after turning on Underwood go left on Deitz (not even .1 mile). When you turn on Deitz, set your odometer and drive .25 miles. Park on the side of the road.
There are a few paths that all lead into one...You will hike down hill about .75 miles parallel to RT 19 (steep and rocky) down to the Meadow River. Then: BUBBIE HOLE [BUBB]: Classic swimming hole in the Meadow River. Clothing optional. To get here, once you are down to the Meadow River, turn left (upstream) and, following an ATV trail, hike under the RT 19 highway bridge and continue upstream. There are said to be at least 3 swimming holes along here. One is at about 1 mile upstream, another at about 1.25 miles. Bubbie hole itself is said to be at about 1.75 miles. (One of the three- not sure which - is at a steel structure (little shack) and there is a fire ring. Here the beach is across the river. When the river is running high you can jump off the boulders. PHOTO). LAT, LON [N83/W84] lat=38.1406, lon=-80.9089 (source: DeLorme-p) (accuracy: exact for Bubbie Hole) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP. | ||
| CONFIDENCE | Very confident | ||
| VERIFIED | No | ||
| DATE UPDATED | 2/8/2006 |
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| TOWNS | CUMBERLAND (MD), KEYSER (WV), MORGANTOWN (WV) | ||
| STATE | WV | ||
| WATER | Varies -see below | ||
| TYPE | Varies -see below | ||
| DESCRIPTION | Swimming places near Mount Storm. For details, see "DIRECTIONS" below. See also nearby in Maryland: POTOMAC S. F. AREA and SWALLOW FALLS S.P. AREA and GREEN RIDGE S.F. AREA | ||
| AREAS | None | ||
| SANCTION | Offical | ||
| FEE | Varies -see below | ||
| FACILITIES | Varies -see below | ||
| ACTIVITIES | Swimming | ||
| PHONE | Varies -see below | ||
| CAMPING | Developed camping nearby at Jennings Randolph Lake. Lots of campgrounds south of here in the Monongahela N.F.. Primitive camping is permitted elsewhere in the N.F.. Camping nearby at private campgounds. | ||
| BATHING SUITS | Varies (optional)-see below | ||
| DIRECTIONS | From I-68 in Cumberland, MD, take RT 220 south to Keyser, WV, then RT 972 south to RT 50 then RT 50 west to the intersection with RT 42 north. Then (set odometer): BARNUM HOLE[BARN]: Huge, deep swimming hole in the North Branch Potomac River with rock bluff to jump from. DO NOT SWIM HERE IF CURRENT IS STRONG. CHECK DEPTH BEFORE JUMPING. PHOTO . LAT, LON [N83/W84] lat=39.45526, lon=-79.10255(source: Measured) (accuracy: exact) LINK TO TOPOZONE MAP , LINK TO GOOGLE MAP. Developed camping very nearby at Jennings Randolph Lake. Toilet and picnic facilities in county park nearby. No camping at the site. To get here from the intersection of RT 50 and RT 42 north, take RT 42 north then RT 46 north (right turn) to Jennings Randolph Lake (you can swim and camp here as well). Go about 2 more miles on RT 46 then turn north (left) on RT 64-2 (Barnum Rd.) Follow this road to its end (about 3.3 miles), past the county park (has picnic tables and toilets, river access, no camping), to the very end at a large parking area. The huge swimming hole is right here. Very confident. Verified 9/06. Updated 9/12/06. ABRAMS CREEK [ABRA]: Abram's Creek Retreat and Campground is a privately-owned, primitive, unspoiled, natural water wonderland with waterfalls, swim holes, deeper chasms and cascades everywhere. Skinny dipping downstream of the campground is very okay. Has camping, small cabins and tipi rentals. Various programs are offered as well. Fees are charged. Call 703-328-1840 for reservations BEFORE visiting. Please see the website for photos, directions, and tons of info: Abram's Creek Retreat and Campground . LAT, LON [N83/W84] lat=39.32016, lon=-79.21384(source: Measured) (accuracy: exact) LINK TO TOPOZONE MAP , LINK TO GOOGLE MAP. To get here from the intersection of RT 50 and RT 42 north (above), proceed on RT 50 for 4.3 more miles and you will come to a concrete bridge that crosses Abram's Creek (not signed). Turn right onto gravel road just before the bridge - mailbox says "Lombardi". (If you end up in the town of Mt. Storm, you've gone about 3 miles too far.) Proceed along gravel road past the small white house and larger stream front home. Bear to right and go past entrance fence poles. Proceed along road (dirt section becomes improved with gravel) and park near port-a-potty (overflow parking area) to unload. Simply follow the path (low road) past the cabin and down to the stream / main bon-fire area. SCHELL ROAD [SCHE]: Deep swimming hole in the (relatively warm) North Branch Potomac River with rocks all around and good jumping from a small cliff. For lots of photos and information, see the Abrams Creek website. NOTE: This road is very rough and it is better to access it from the MD side of the river with better roads, see Potomac State Forest Area, Maryland, Laurel Run for the MD approach. DO NOT SWIM HERE IF CURRENT IS STRONG. Directions via Schell Rd. (from Abrams Creek website): Continue just .2 miles west on RT 50 from the turn off for Abram's Creek (above) and turn right onto Schell Rd. Proceed for 4.7 miles (at mile 3.5, keep left down the hill) to a rounded parking area at the AT&T fiber optic crossing and railroad tracks (The first 2 miles of this trip are paved, the next 2 miles gravel and the last one mile very rough earth and rock - 4 wheel drive/high clearance required.). Walk across the railroad track and take any trail down to the big water hole. Go upstream or downstream about .25 mile to see the sights in the photos on the Abrams Creek website. LAT, LON [N83/W84] lat=39.34256, lon=-79.25733(source: DeLorme) (accuracy: approximate) LINK TO TOPOZONE MAP , LINK TO GOOGLE MAP. LAUREL RUN [LAUR]: These swimming holes and low falls are in Laurel Creek just across the North Branch Potomac from the Schell Road location above. It is actually in MD and can be accessed from the MD side (by better roads and without crossing the river), see Potomac State Forest Area, Maryland, Laurel Run for the Maryland approach. For lots of photos and information, see the Abrams Creek website. Directions via Schell Rd.: From the Schell Road swimming hole (above), wade across the North Branch Potomac River at low water ONLY IF THE CURRENT IS BELOW YOUR THIGHS AND ONLY IF IT IS SAFE to get to Laurel Run just to the right of the destroyed concrete bridge across the river. Walk upstream along Laurel Run to see the sights in the photos on the Abrams Creek website. LAT, LON [N83/W84] lat=39.34256, lon=-79.25733(source: DeLorme) (accuracy: approximate) LINK TO TOPOZONE MAP , LINK TO GOOGLE MAP. MOUNT STORM LAKE [MOUN]: Mt. Storm Lake is used for cooling by a large coal-burning power plant and thus is said to average about 20 degrees above normal (for the whole lake). It appears to be a popular scuba diving location as well. There is a boat launch area where you can also swim. Bathing suits required. For photos and information, see the Abrams Creek website. Picnic tables and porta-potti. PHOTO 1 . LAT, LON [N83/W84]: lat=39.20790, lon=-79.25909(source: Measured) (accuracy: exact) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP. To get here from RT 50 and RT 42 north (above), proceed west on RT 50 (past the above swimmingholes) to the town of Mt. Storm (intersection of RT 42 south and RT 50). Take RT 42 south for about 4 miles and bear right on RT 93. Proceed on RT 93 for about 2.7 miles until you see the large power plant. Just before the dam and power plant, bear left into a signed gravel / asphalt parking area with dock, port-a-potty, boat ramp and lake swimming access. Park and enjoy.) | ||
| CONFIDENCE | Very confident | ||
| VERIFIED | Yes | ||
| DATE UPDATED | 9/11/2006 |
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| TOWNS | ELKINS, PARSONS | ||
| LAT, LON [N83/W84] | lat=39.0417, lon=-79.6433(source: DeLorme) (accuracy:general area) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP | ||
| STATE | WV | ||
| WATER | Otter Creek | ||
| TYPE | Creek | ||
| DESCRIPTION | In and around the Otter Creek Wilderness in the Monongahela N.F. are numerous swimming places in creeks. | ||
| AREAS | Monongahela N. F., Otter Creek Wilderness Area | ||
| SANCTION | Unoffical | ||
| FEE | None | ||
| FACILITIES | None | ||
| ACTIVITIES | Swimming | ||
| PHONE | None | ||
| CAMPING | Camping nearby at Stuart a National Forest campground, swimming there also. See "STUART" swimming hole. | ||
| BATHING SUITS | Optional in some places | ||
| DIRECTIONS | From Parsons, go southeast on RT 219/72, continue on RT 72 to Hendricks
then go about 3 miles south of Hendricks on RT 72 to a parking area for Otter Creek Wilderness. For the places along the Otter Creek Trail, park at the trailhead (above) and hike downhill then cross a swinging bridge over the Dry Fork of the Cheat River then turn right and walk downstream a short way to where Otter Creek comes into the river at the Otter Creek Wilderness sign. Turn left and go up the log stairs onto the Otter Creek Trail (TR 131) and continue west on it. You will come to the wilderness boundary sign and a place to register - all distances below are from this point. There are many apparent several swimming holes along here in Otter Creek. There are two beautiful waterfalls on this hike. One is approx. 15 ft. tall and you can stand under it. The other one is more of a cascade with a small drop. If you scout there are places to swim with bathing suit optional. Three of the largest swimming places are: OTTER #1 [OTT1]: A very large pool just about .75 miles from the boundary sign - easily seen from the trail. There is a log on the right that forms the edge of the trail and a broad, short path down to the creek. Large flat rock to jump from. PHOTO . LAT, LON [N83/W84]: lat=39.04336, lon=-79.62896(source: Measured) (accuracy: exact) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP. Very confiident. Verified 5/2007. Updated 5/2007. OTTER #2 [OTT2]: Another very large and scenic pool fed by a small waterfall at about 1.5 miles from the boundary sign - not easily seen from the trail. You will know you are approaching it on the trail when you see trees sawed off to keep the trail clear. When you get to a large tree on the ground sawed off at the trail, look right toward the creek and see a hugh pointy rock sticking up in clear view. There are flat rocks across the creek here to jump from. PHOTO 1 , PHOTO 2 . LAT, LON [N83/W84]: lat=39.0417, lon=-79.6433(source: Measured) (accuracy: exact) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP. Very confident. Verified 5/2007. Updated 5/2007. OTTER #3 [OTT3]: Pool fed by current between two big rocks at about 2.6 miles from the boundary sign. LAT, LON [N83/W84]: lat=39.0325, lon=-79.6550(source: Measured-p) (accuracy: exact) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP. Very confident. Verified 5/2007. Updated 5/2007. DRY FORK POOL [DRYF]: If you continue PAST the trailhead parking above on RT 72 for another (about) 1.2 miles you will see an unmarked road going off to the right along the Dry Fork (RT 26). Follow this road for about 1.5 miles to where a hayfield is along the right side, between the road and the river, and there is a distinct trail across the field to the river and a local swimming hole. PHOTO . LAT, LON [N83/W84]: lat=39.01833, lon=-79.5728(source: Measured-p) (accuracy: exact) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP. Very confident. Verified 5/2007. Updated 5/2007. | ||
| CONFIDENCE | Very confident | ||
| VERIFIED | Yes, 5/2007 | ||
| DATE UPDATED | 5/14/2007 |
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| TOWNS | PETERSBURG, CABINS, WELTON | |||
| STATE | WV | |||
| WATER | Varies, see below | |||
| TYPE | River | |||
| DESCRIPTION | Swimming places in branches of the Potomac River - easy access, family places BUT AVOID WHEN CURRENTS ARE HIGH. For details, see DIRECTIONS below. | |||
| AREAS | Varies, see below | |||
| SANCTION | Unofficial | |||
| FEE | No | |||
| FACILITIES | Varies - see below | |||
| ACTIVITIES | Swimming, Crawdad catching | |||
| PHONE | Unknown | |||
| CAMPING | Big Bend is a neat place to camp near here. Also Seneca Shadows camground. Both are National Forest campgrounds. Big Bend is also a great swimming hole, see "BIG BEND" listing. | |||
| BATHING SUITS | Customary | |||
| DIRECTIONS | Directions are from Petersburg: WELTON PARK [WELT]: Swimming place in the river at local park. Access is easy and it is great for small children because there is an area as you go in that has no current at all. Current out in the middle can be pretty swift. PHOTO . Lots of crayfish. Bring nets and proper buckets if you want to catch them. There is a nice playground and several pavilions there. The only shade is the picnic pavilion and the sun can get pretty harsh there on a bright day - keep well covered. LAT, LON [N83/W84]: lat=39.000, lon=-79.087(source: Measured) (accuracy:exact) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP. To get here: From Petersburg, take RT 55/28/220 east a short way to Welton, just west of the Grant County/Hardy County line. The swimming place is in a local park here on the South Branch of the Potomac River. Verified 7/04. Very confident. Updated 7/04. RIVER ACCESS HOLE [RIVE]: Swimming place at a "River Access" point in the North Fork of the South Branch of the Potomac River. PHOTO . Nice rocks, deep in the middle shallow elsewhere, easy access. Jumping possible. Also designated as a fishing place. in the river at local park. LAT, LON [N83/W84]: lat=38.9859, lon=-79.2419(source: measured) (accuracy:exact) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP. To get here: From Petersburg, take RT 55/28 west through Cabins. About .4 miles after you pass the Smoke Hole road bridge on RT 55/28 (well signed), SLOW DOWN and see partly hidden in the bushes on the right, a sign saying "River Access", the access road itself is on the left. It is easy to miss this sign - might have to turn around to make the turn. Turn in here and park. The swimming hole is right there. Verified 7/04. Very confident. Updated 7/04. | |||
| CONFIDENCE | Very confident | |||
| VERIFIED | yes, 7/04 | |||
| DATE UPDATED | 7/29/2004 |
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| TOWNS | MORGANTOWN, KINGWOOD, ROWLESBURG | ||
| LAT, LON [N83/W84] | lat=39.41722, lon=-79.6925 (source: measured) (accuracy: exact) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP | ||
| STATE | WV | ||
| WATER | Pringle Run | ||
| TYPE | Falls | ||
| DESCRIPTION | Surprisingly beautiful falls and cove - pool below. Aquamarine water over colorful rock. Huge pool at the bottom. Flat rocks to sunbathe. | ||
| AREAS | none | ||
| SANCTION | Unofficial | ||
| FEE | No | ||
| FACILITIES | None | ||
| ACTIVITIES | Swimming | ||
| PHONE | None | ||
| CAMPING | At Swallow Falls S. P., east of here in MD, there are also swimming holes there. | ||
| BATHING SUITS | Customary | ||
| DIRECTIONS | From I-68 east of Morgantown, at exit 23 (Bruceton Mills) take RT 26 south to Kingwood. In Kingwood, take RT 72a east to RT 72 south (set odometer here) - you will be traveling upstream along the beautiful Cheat River. At about 2.15 miles from the intersection of RT 72a and RT 72, there is a small bridge over Pringle Run. Just before you cross this bridge (i.e., north of the bridge) there is a steep dirt road going up to the west (right) and some room to park at the bottom. The falls is just about .25 mile up this steep and sometimes rough road. If you have a high clearance vehicle, you may be able to drive up and park in a little area on the left. You can see and hear the falls from the dirt road. It is a short, steep climb down to the waterfall from this road. | ||
| CONFIDENCE | Very confident | ||
| VERIFIED | Yes, 5/2007 | ||
| DATE UPDATED | 5/14/2007 |
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| TOWNS | PETERSBURG, HOPEVILLE | |||
| LAT, LON [N83/W84] | lat=38.9978, lon=-79.3555(source: DeLorme-p) (accuracy:general area) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP | |||
| STATE | WV | |||
| WATER | Red Creek | |||
| TYPE | Falls/Slide | |||
| DESCRIPTION | Hike along Red Creek in the Dolly Sods Wilderness to an area that has primitive camping, several falls with pools below and sliding rocks in the creek. For details, see DIRECTIONS below. (See also SENECA AREA which is nearby.) | |||
| AREAS | Monongahela N.F., Dolly Sods Wilderness | |||
| SANCTION | Unofficial | |||
| FEE | No | |||
| FACILITIES | None | |||
| ACTIVITIES | Swimming, Sliding | |||
| PHONE | None | |||
| CAMPING | Red Creek Campground is nearby on RT 75; Seneca Shadows Campground is further, on RT 33/28. Primitive camping is permitted in the area - BUT DO NOT CAMP NEAR THE SWIMMING HOLES PLEASE, IT IS WAY OVER USED. | |||
| BATHING SUITS | Unknown | |||
| DIRECTIONS | To get there from Petersburg, take RT 55 southwest about 9.25 miles then, just before Hopeville, turn sharply right (north) then, in less than 1 mile, turn west (left) on FR 19. Then: (2 ways to get here): First way: Go about 6 miles west on FR 19 then turn north (right) on FR 75. Go 3.2 miles to the trailhead for the Fisher Spring Run Trail, TR 510. Park and hike this trail about 2 miles, keeping to the right, along Fisher Spring Run to where Fisher Spring Run meets Red Creek. There are a couple of tricky creek crossings, some very big boulders to negotiate on the lower parts of the trail and it gets real steep at the end - difficult for small children. Second way: Continue west on FR 19 past FR 75. Just before you get to RT 45 (aboubt 3.5 miles past FR 75) there is a brown gamekeepers cabin where you may park. Hike on TR 514 (Red Creek Trail) about 2.5 miles (considered a "strenuous" hike) to where it intersects TR 510, where Fisher Spring Run enters Red Creek. Either way: On Red Creek, both above and below where Fisher Spring Run enters it, are 3 small waterfalls with swimming holes at the bottom of each. | |||
| CONFIDENCE | Very confident | |||
| VERIFIED | no | |||
| DATE UPDATED | 2/4/2003 |
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| TOWNS | HINTON | |||
| LAT, LON [N83/W84] | lat=37.7583, lon=-80.9020(source: DeLorme) (accuracy:exact) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP | |||
| STATE | WV | |||
| WATER | New River | |||
| TYPE | River | |||
| DESCRIPTION | Shallow waterfalls in New River, can swim in pools. Many jacuzzi-like pools formed by falls. BE VERY CAREFUL HERE - I received this warning in 5/2005:"When water is let out of the Bluestone Dam it comes fast and hard. Many people have drowned at this spot, including strong swimmers. There is a warning sound before the water is let out, but people have died while trying to get to the bank. Swimmers should be advised to use extreme caution at this wonderful site. It is also known to locals as "Mermaid Flats." | |||
| AREAS | New River Gorge National River | |||
| SANCTION | Unofficial | |||
| FEE | No | |||
| FACILITIES | Toilets | |||
| ACTIVITIES | Swimming | |||
| PHONE | None | |||
| CAMPING | None at site, camping at Bluestone S.P. and Pipestem S.P. nearby. | |||
| BATHING SUITS | Customary | |||
| DIRECTIONS | From Hinton, go northon RT 26 to signs for Sandstone Falls. Walk out boardwalk to overlook at end. Go down off boardwalk to river bank, walk to flat rocks nearby. Many jacuzzi-like pools formed by falls. | |||
| CONFIDENCE | Highly confident | |||
| VERIFIED | yes | |||
| DATE UPDATED | 9/30/1999 |
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| TOWNS | PETERSBURG, SENECA ROCKS, RIVERTON, | ||
| STATE | WV | ||
| WATER | Varies - see below | ||
| TYPE | River/Falls | ||
| DESCRIPTION | In the area of Seneca Rocks and Seneca Creek of the Monongahela N. F. are several swimming holes, some easy access and others requiring hikes of 2-5 miles. See DIRECTIONS below for details. (See also RED CREEK which is nearby.) | ||
| AREAS | Monongahela N.F. | ||
| SANCTION | Unofficial | ||
| FEE | No | ||
| FACILITIES | None | ||
| ACTIVITIES | Swimming | ||
| PHONE | None | ||
| CAMPING | A short distance south of Seneca Rocks on RT 33/28 there is camping at the Seneca Rocks Shadows, a Monongahela N.F. campground. | ||
| BATHING SUITS | Unknown | ||
| DIRECTIONS | From Petersburg, take RT 55 southwest to Seneca Rocks, then:
FALLS OF SENECA [FALL]: Swimming place at bottom of falls in Seneca Creek. About a 3-4 mile hike. No fee. Unofficial. Bathing suits unknown. LAT, LON [N83/W84] lat=38.8184, lon=-79.4909(source: Topozone) (accuracy:exact) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP. To get here: From the Seneca Rocks visitors center, turn west (right) onto RT 33/55 and go abot 5 miles to County Rd 7 on the left (south). Go about 2 miles south on RT 7 to the trailhead on the left. Park and hike up this trail along Seneca Creek (must cross creek several times) about 3-4 miles to the falls. SENECA BACKCOUNTRY TRAILS MAP. Along this trail, you will encounter a locked gate and a sign saying that the property belongs to a hunt club. This is a well-travelled hiking trail and many hikers continue on around this gate to the falls. Pretty confident. Partially verified- hiked up to the gate mentioned above but never proceed to the falls, 10/2000. Updated 2/4/2003 UPPER FALLS OF SENECA CREEK [UPPE]: Hike about 5 miles to the Upper Falls of Seneca Creek. A 12-15 feet high falls drops into equally deep pool of emerald green (cold) water. No fee. Unofficial site. Bathing suits unknown. PHOTO. LAT, LON [N83/W84] lat=38.77175, lon=-79.50828(source: DeLorme) (accuracy:approximate) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP. To get here: you could continue hiking up Seneca Creek from the Falls of Seneca but it is a long way. A better way is, from the Seneca Rock visitors center, go south on RT 33/28 to riverton then 2 miles more to turn right (west) on CR 33-4. Continue onto FR 112. Follow FR 112 to Spruce Knob then 6 miles more and park at the Seneca Creek trailhead. SENECA BACKCOUNTRY TRAILS MAP. Hike north on this trail about 5 miles to the Upper Falls of Seneca Creek. Very confident. Not verified. Updated 2/4/2003. | ||
| CONFIDENCE | Very confident | ||
| VERIFIED | Yes, 10/2000 | ||
| DATE UPDATED | 12/13/2000 |
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| TOWNS | BUCKHANNON, WEBSTER SPRINGS | ||
| LAT, LON [N83/W84] | lat=38.6370, lon=-80.3220(source: measured) (accuracy:approximate) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP | ||
| STATE | WV | ||
| WATER | Left Fork Holly River | ||
| TYPE | River/chute | ||
| DESCRIPTION | Main chute and side chute dump clean, clear water into huge pool at the bottom. DO NOT SWIM HERE IF CURRENT IS STRONG. This is from a fan:" Shupe's Chute is where the entire contents of the North Fork of the Holly River is funneled through a cleft in the quartzite bedrock about four feet wide. The noise is deafening. More furious than the huge Upper Falls about a quarter of a mile above the Chute. There is an absolutely phenomenal swimming hole at the base of Shupe's Chute." | ||
| AREAS | Holly River S. P. | ||
| SANCTION | Unofficial | ||
| FEE | No | ||
| FACILITIES | All facilites at State Park | ||
| ACTIVITIES | Swimming | ||
| PHONE | Unknown | ||
| CAMPING | Camping site in State Park. | ||
| BATHING SUITS | Customary - very exposed | ||
| DIRECTIONS | From Buckhannon, take RT 20 south about 35 miles to Holly River S. P.. From the entrance to the Holly River State Park, continue south on RT 20 about 1 mile to Holly River Left Fork Road and turn left. Drive 4.1 miles to road on the right marked with a small sign for Shupes Chute and the Potato Knob Section of the park. Park and walk follow the signs to the Upper Falls (see photos 1 & 2 above) and, about .25 miles futher, to Shupe's Chute (see photos 3-5 above) also the short trail to the summit of Potato Knob. | ||
| CONFIDENCE | Very confident | ||
| VERIFIED | Yes | ||
| DATE UPDATED | 8/8/2007 |
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| TOWNS | ELKINS, BOWDEN | |||
| LAT, LON [N83/W84] | lat=38.9222, lon=-79.7783(source: measured) (accuracy:exact) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP | |||
| STATE | WV | |||
| WATER | Shaver's Fork | |||
| TYPE | Creek | |||
| DESCRIPTION | Attractive, well developed swimming place, cool water, sandy beach, safe. | |||
| AREAS | Monongahela N.F., Stuart Recreation Area | |||
| SANCTION | Official | |||
| FEE | Yes, $3.00 for day use | |||
| FACILITIES | Toilet, Changing room, Picnic tables | |||
| ACTIVITIES | Swimming, Jumping | |||
| PHONE | Unknown | |||
| CAMPING | Camping right at site in N.F. campground, $17 to camp, includes swimming. Very nicely, developed campground, woodsy setting. | |||
| BATHING SUITS | Required | |||
| DIRECTIONS | From Elkins, go east on RT 33 about 4 mi, turn north (left)on OLD RT 33/ RT 6, follow signs to Stuart Rec Area. | |||
| CONFIDENCE | Highly confident | |||
| VERIFIED | yes | |||
| DATE UPDATED | 9/30/1999 |
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| TOWNS | BECKELEY, FAYETTEVILLE, MT. NEBO, SUMMERSVILLE | ||
| LAT, LON [N83/W84] | lat=38.2355, lon=-80.8584(source: DeLorme) (accuracy:general area) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP | ||
| STATE | WV | ||
| WATER | Summersville Lake | ||
| TYPE | Lake/Cliffs | ||
| DESCRIPTION | A number of high, steep cliffs one can climb up and jump off into very deep lake. DO NOT CLIMB BEYOND YOUR SKILL LEVEL, THE WATER IS DEEP IF YOU FALL AND YOU COULD BE INJURED AGAINST THE CLIFF FACE. DO NOT CLIMB UP TO WHERE YOU ARE AFRAID TO JUMP, IT IS MUCH HARDER TO CLIMB BACK DOWN THAN UP! DO NOT CLIMB IF YOU ARE NOT A GOOD SWIMMER, THERE IS NO BEACH TO REST AT THE BOTTOM OF THE CLIFF. BRING AN APPROVED PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVICE (LIFE VEST). I had this report from a happy visitor:" Upon my visit to these spots I came across very pleasant locals. They were more than happy to suggest jumping locations, and carried LIFE VESTS WHICH THEY TOSSED FROM THE CLIFFS BEFORE THEY JUMPED (DO NOT WEAR THE LIFE VEST FOR A HIGH JUMP!). The cliffs are high and there are few places to exit the water. A fair swimmer should have no trouble getting to shore, but when I return I will be sure to bring a flotation device for added comfort." | ||
| AREAS | Summersville Lake Public Hunting and Fishing Area | ||
| SANCTION | Unofficial | ||
| FEE | No | ||
| FACILITIES | Unknown | ||
| ACTIVITIES | Swimming, Jumping | ||
| PHONE | Unknown | ||
| CAMPING | There are several campgrounds on the lake. I believe there is camping at Long Point. | ||
| BATHING SUITS | Unknown | ||
| DIRECTIONS | From Fayetteville (watch out for speed trap on RT 19 in Fayetteville - speed limit is reduced to 50mph here.) set your odometer and go north on RT 19, over the spectacular New River Bridge, through Hico, over the Meadow River (see "Meadow River Area" swimming holes above)and through Mt. Nebo - all told about 20 miles. Then: (These places are listed in order from south to north along RT 19.) WHIPPORWILL CLIFFS [WHIP]: Swimming place in lake has high, steep cliffs one can climb up and jump off. There are climber's bolts in the cliff in places to help climb. PHOTO LAT, LON [N83/W84] lat=38.23261, lon=-80.85403(source: measured) (accuracy:exact) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP. To get here: On RT 19, about 20 miles north of Fayetteville, Whipporwill Rd is on the left (the last left before the bridge over the Lake/Gauley River.) (Has a sign on RT 19 but you could easily miss it, it is just a minor road.) This road bends right, follow it and then take the third dirt road on the left (may be muddy). Park and walk. From here, trails go to the water on the left (very steep and maybe muddy trail to water level, be careful) and the cliffs to the right. Very confident. Verified 6/2005. Updated 6/22/2005. WATERFALL CLIFFS[WATE]: Another great jumping spot. It's a small cove surrounded by 50 foot cliffs. A nice waterfall drops about 30 feet into the lake. Like the rest of the lake, the water here is clear and deep. LAT, LON [N83/W84] lat=38.24303, lon=-80.84864(source: DeLorme) (accuracy:approximate) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP. To get here: Continue north on RT 19 until just after you cross the bridge over the Lake/Gauley River take a right into a large gravel parking area. Park and walk along the jeep trail through the field and into the woods. The trail has many forks, best if you wait until someone who knows the way comes along and follow them. After about .5 mile you will reach the cove and jumping place (if you take the correct forks!). Very confident. Partially verified 6/2005 (couldnt find correct fork). Updated 6/22/2005. LONG POINT CLIFFS [LONG]: Another great jumping spot. Here you will find cliffs perfect for jumping. There are many ledges along Long Point, ranging from 100 to 10 feet. Little worry about hitting under water rocks - the lake is nearly 300 feet deep, and on a good day yields 70 feet of visibility. LAT, LON [N83/W84] lat=38.2209, lon=-80.8649(source: DeLorme) (accuracy:approximate) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP. To get here: Continue north on RT 19 (maybe another mile) then turn left (west) on Long Point Access Road (CR 19-32). Follow this road through the Summersville Lake recreation area until you reach a gate. Park here and follow the well marked hiking trail for 1.5 miles to the Long Point overlook. Very confident. Not verified. Updated 10/21/2003. | ||
| CONFIDENCE | Very confident | ||
| VERIFIED | Varies - see above | ||
| DATE UPDATED | 6/22/2005 |
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| TOWNS | COVINGTON (VA), LEWISBURG, SEEBERT | |||
| LAT, LON [N83/W84] | lat=38.1037, lon=-80.1502(source: DeLorme) (accuracy:exact) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP | |||
| STATE | WV | |||
| WATER | Greenbrier River | |||
| TYPE | River | |||
| DESCRIPTION | Swimming places in Greenbrier River adjacent to Watoga State Park campground. May be shallow during dry spell. | |||
| AREAS | Watoga S. P., Monongahela N.F. | |||
| SANCTION | Unofficial | |||
| FEE | No | |||
| FACILITIES | Toilet, Picnic tables | |||
| ACTIVITIES | Swimming | |||
| PHONE | (State Park) (304)799-4087 | |||
| CAMPING | There is camping right at the site in Watoga State Park. There are 2 camping areas,. The swimming places are at the "Riverside Campground". Some reservable sites (phone 1-800-CALL WVA). Very nice, wooded, developed campground, many sites right on Greenbrier River, beautiful setting. | |||
| BATHING SUITS | Customary | |||
| DIRECTIONS | From Lewisburg, take RT 219 northto RT 21 E, go through Seebert into Watoga S.P.. The "Riverside Campground" is right near this entrance. The swimming places are behind this camping area. | |||
| CONFIDENCE | Highly confident | |||
| VERIFIED | yes | |||
| DATE UPDATED | 9/30/1999 |
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| TOWNS | LEWISBURG, MARLINTON | ||
| STATE | WV | ||
| WATER | Varies - see below | ||
| TYPE | Creek | ||
| DESCRIPTION | Several swimming holes in the Monongahela N.F. in or near the Cranberry Wilderness. For details, see DIRECTIONS below. | ||
| AREAS | Monongahela N.F., Cranberry Backcountry, Tea Creek Rec. Area | ||
| SANCTION | Unofficial | ||
| FEE | No | ||
| FACILITIES | Toilets at Tea Creek Campground and at Three Forks of the Williams area. | ||
| ACTIVITIES | Swimming | ||
| PHONE | Unknown | ||
| CAMPING | Teacreek campground and Day Run campground are nearby off RT 86. Primitive camping is permitted elsewhere. | ||
| BATHING SUITS | Optional | ||
| DIRECTIONS | From Lewisburg take RT 219 north about 40 miles to Marlington. From Marlinton, continue on RT 219/55 North through Edray to RT 150 (Highland Scenic Highway). Take RT 150 west about 12 miles to intersection with RT 86. Take RT 86 west, then: TEA CREEK [TEAC]: Hike from Tea Creek Campground in Monongahela N.F. about 3 miles (each way) to swimming hole in Tea Creek . There is also a nice (primi |